Mental Health Therapist

Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri seeks dedicated mental health professionals to provide individual and family therapy to children in office and school settings, employing evidence-based therapies.

You will deliver psychoeducation, prevention programs, and advocacy to empower families, while conducting crisis assessments and safety planning as needed. Professional development is encouraged and supported.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a mental health field and licensure eligibility in Missouri.
• Mission-driven, LFCS values, and collaborative with families served.
• Evenings required: 2–3 evenings per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy to children and families in office and school settings using evidence-based approaches.
• Offer psychoeducation, prevention programming, and advocacy to build resilience.
• Assess and provide crisis intervention with risk safety planning.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Evidence-based therapy

Advocacy

Education

Master's degree in a mental health field

MO provisional license eligible (PLPC or LMSW) or full license (LPC, LMSW, LMFT)

Job description

Join Our Legacy of Impact – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

At Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS), we have a 157-year history of empowering children and families to overcome life’s toughest challenges. When you join our team, you’re becoming a part of a mission that transforms lives and builds brighter futures—now and for generations to come.

December 2026 Graduates are Welcome to Apply!

Why LFCS?

• Meaningful Work: Your efforts will directly help shape a better world for those who need it most.
• Impactful Mission: Join a team dedicated to creating safety and stability for kids across Missouri.
• A Legacy of Change: Be part of an organization that creates a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Your Role:

• Provide individual and family therapy to children and families in both office and school settings, utilizing evidence base therapeutic techniques.
• Offer psychoeducation, prevention programming and advocacy to empower children and families with the tools they need to build resilience, manage stress, and thrive mentally and emotionally.
• Assess and provide crisis intervention during high-stress situations, ensuring clients’ safety with effective risk assessments and safety planning.
• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay on top of the latest therapeutic practices, ensuring you’re always equipped to offer the best care possible.

What We’re Looking For:

• Master's degree in a mental health-related field, must have or be eligible for a provisional license (PLPC or LMSW) or full license of an (LPC, LMSW, LMFT) in the state of Missouri.
• A mission-driven individual who fully embraces and models LFCS values and can forge a mutually respectful partnership with people served and their families.
• This position requires you to work 2-3 evenings per week.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, creed, genetic information, gender identity, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, LFCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.